Last verified against the primary source on Sep 12, 2026.
Used pricing varies; see sources. Biggest documented cost risk: Anvil/knife wear. Buy only after inspection.
Confidence 54%Comparable set not yet verified
As of Aug 19, 2026What can make the cheap machine expensive?
| Component | Severity | Documented repair cost |
|---|---|---|
| Anvil/knife wear | medium | not yet verified |
| AutoFeed board (cross-model) | medium | not yet verified |
| AutoFeed RPM threshold | medium | not yet verified |
Anvil/knife wear (documented, this model): anvils and knives are routine wear items requiring periodic adjustment and eventual replacement, per the dealer walk-through video.
Cost not yet verifiedCross-model AutoFeed and feed-pump-shaft failure notes carried from a related Vermeer model (not confirmed BC700XL-specific): AutoFeed control board replacement runs about $850 plus a $350 service call.
Cost not yet verifiedThe BC700XL auto-feed silently won't engage if engine speed is below 3,000 RPM, with nothing on the display to say why. Owner's resolution: "a stuck (or loose?) throttle cable was not allowing the engine to reach full speed... the BC700xl needs a minimum of 3,000 rpm in order to activate the auto-feed... there is nothing on the control unit display (lights) to indicate that the minimum speed has or has not been reached." Check throttle/engine speed before the feed control.
Cost not yet verifiedthe BC700xl needs a minimum of 3,000 rpm in order to activate the auto-feed (forward). Unfortunately, there is nothing on the control unit display (lights) to indicate that the minimum speed has or has not been reached.
Common questions
What fails on the Vermeer BC700XL?
The most cited concerns in our evidence record: Anvil/knife wear, AutoFeed board (cross-model), AutoFeed RPM threshold. See the risk breakdown above for details and sources.
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From the research record
- PRICE:
- FAILURES: - **Anvil/knife wear (documented, this model):** anvils and knives are routine wear items requiring periodic adjustment and eventual replacement; the video demonstrates the adjustment walk-through and cites the dealer parts quote above (video transcript: same video, full clip). - Cross-model AutoFeed and feed-pump-shaft failure notes carried from [
- REPAIR: - Anvil replacement parts (documented, this model): ~$210 (lower anvil) + ~$190 (side anvil) = **~$400** for a full anvil set at dealer pricing (video transcript: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiVHm8Ay9Eo @ 00:03:16-00:03:29). - Cross-model reference only: AutoFeed control board ~$850 + $350 service call (see [[vermeer-bc1000xl]]); feed pump shaf
- VIDEO (00:03:19 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiVHm8Ay9Eo): "project. Um, I believe Verir just quoted me $210 for the lower and I think it was"
- VIDEO (00:03:24 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiVHm8Ay9Eo): "me $210 for the lower and I think it was"
- VIDEO (00:03:24 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiVHm8Ay9Eo): "me $210 for the lower and I think it was $190 for that that uh side uh anvil. So,"
- VIDEO (00:03:29 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiVHm8Ay9Eo): "$190 for that that uh side uh anvil. So,"
- VIDEO (00:03:29 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiVHm8Ay9Eo): "$190 for that that uh side uh anvil. So, just keep that in mind. I think uh I"
- REPAIR PART (chipper knife, AFTERMARKET Vermeer-compatible not OEM, ACE 451-VER-700-XL; fits BC700XL per vendor title): $82.65 (price as of 2026-09-12). Source: https://americancuttingedge.com/vermeer-bc700xl-chipper-8-000-x-5-000-x-625-bevel-30-degrees-mod-a8-zone-hardened-oem-163710613-special-notes-54-57-rc-ends-35-40-rc-center-fits-vermeer-bc700xl
Sources
- youtube.comweb · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
- youtube.comweb · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
- youtube.comweb · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
- machinio.comweb · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
- Vermeer BC700XL not feeding forward: 3000 RPM lockoutforum · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-12
- Compatible chipper knife 451-VER-700-XL (BC700XL): $82.65 (aftermarket)oem-dealer-part · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-12
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